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7 transportation projects underway in Tomball

Great news for home owners in Tomball— transportation is continue to improve as the area booms in development.

Courtesy Community Impact News

Ongoing projects

1.The Tomball Economic Development Corporation is finalizing designs for a traffic signal and left-turn lane atHolderrieth and Hufsmith-Kohrville roadsbefore plans are sent to Harris County. The project will be sent out for bid by the county in the second quarter of 2017, barring any unforeseen circumstances. Estimated timeline: Second quarter 2017-TBA.

2.When finished, the Texas Department of Transportation flyover atFM 1488 and FM 149in Magnolia will allow a direct connection between the two roadways. The $27.6 million project also includes widening FM 1488 to four lanes and adding a center-turn lane. Estimated timeline: December 2015-fourth quarter 2017.

3.Construction began in late February on Phase 2 of theTomball Tollwayextension, which will extend the existing tollway from north of FM 2920 in Tomball to Spring Creek when completed. The third and fourth phases of the tollway extension—consecutively extending the tollway from Montgomery to Grimes counties—are set to be complete in late 2019. Estimated timeline: February 2017- December 2019.

Project updates

4. FM 1774 wideningTxDOT is working to widen the 2.8-mile stretch of FM 1774 from two to four lanes and add a center turn lane. The project runs from just south of Magnolia city limits at West Lost Creek Boulevard to FM 149 in Pinehurst. Previously suspended due to utility relocation, construction is slated for completion in September 2018.Timeline: July 2016-September 2018Cost: $18 millionFunding sources: TxDOT

5. FM 1774 overpassTxDOT is working to build an overpass extending FM 1774 over the Union Pacific railroad tracks at FM 1488 in Magnolia to provide drivers a direct route. The overpass project, stretching from FM 1486 south to FM 1488, will take about 32 months to complete with an end date set for the third quarter of 2019.Timeline: December 2016-third quarter 2019Cost: $18 millionFunding sources: TxDOT

6. Kuykendahl Road traffic signal additionA traffic signal will be added in Tomball at the intersection of Hollywick Drive and Kuykendahl Road. Harris County Precinct 4 officials said construction began Feb. 22 and will be complete in early April.Timeline: February-AprilCost: $225,811Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4

7. Northpointe Boulevard traffic signal additionWork is underway to install a traffic signal system at the intersection of Northpointe Boulevard and Northpointe Terrace Drive in Tomball. According to Harris County Precinct 4 officials, construction began in mid-March and will be complete in late April.Timeline: March-April 2017Cost: $180,000Funding sources: Harris County Precinct 4